The use of social media by regional governments has grown steadily. According to experts, the public sector continues to leverage the medium to engage with citizens and communicate with residents. It's also becoming a key element of governance, say officials. Colonel Khaled Nasser Al Razooqi, Director General of Smart Services Department at Dubai Police spoke to ARN on the sidelines of the GCC Government Social Media Summit.
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